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Google Chrome, version pinning, regression testing, WebDriver, software supply chain security, browser lifecycle management. 1. Introduction Modern web development relies heavily on browser consistency. A bug that manifests in Chrome 118 but is absent in Chrome 120 can halt a product release. However, Google Chrome’s auto-update mechanism, while beneficial for individual users, prevents developers and QA engineers from freezing a specific version. Consequently, the ability to download a specific Chrome version becomes a critical, albeit unsupported, operational requirement.

#!/bin/bash # Usage: ./get_chrome.sh 120.0.6099.71 linux64 VERSION=$1 PLATFORM=$2 # linux64, mac-x64, win64 URL="https://edgedl.me.gvt1.com/edgedl/chrome/chrome-for-testing/$VERSION/$PLATFORM/chrome-$PLATFORM.zip" wget -O chrome-$VERSION.zip $URL unzip chrome-$VERSION.zip -d chrome-$VERSION echo "Downloaded Chrome $VERSION for $PLATFORM" | Method | Ease of Use | Security | Reliability | Google Sanction | |----------------------------|-------------|----------|-------------|------------------| | Chrome for Testing | Medium | High | High | Yes | | Chromium Snapshots | Medium | Medium | Medium | Partial | | Third-party archives | Easy | Very Low | Low | No | | Enterprise GPO + Cache | Hard | High | High | Yes (for lock) | End of paper download specific version of chrome

Author: [Generated for academic purposes] Date: April 14, 2026 Subject: Software Engineering, Release Management, Cybersecurity Abstract Google Chrome’s rapid release cycle (approximately every four weeks) embodies the industry standard for Continuous Delivery (CD). While this ensures security patches and feature updates reach users promptly, it introduces significant challenges for software testing, legacy system compatibility, and enterprise environment stability. The act of downloading a specific, non-current version of Chrome—referred to as version pinning —contradicts Google’s default distribution model. This paper provides a comprehensive technical guide to obtaining specific Chrome versions, analyzes the official and unofficial sources (including the Chromium Archive, third-party repositories, and the Chrome for Testing project), evaluates the security risks inherent in using outdated builds, and proposes best practices for organizations requiring deterministic browser versions. A bug that manifests in Chrome 118 but